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Contract Safety Advisor - Solar Project – Saginaw, Michigan

The individual in this position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Clients/Project Health and Safety Programs and Policies. The safety professional will work directly for the owner, general contractor, or subcontractor.

The duration is 9-10 months and working 60-hour work weeks. MUST HAVE A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.

Safety Professionals will typically plan, lead, and direct the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures to site or client supervision.

Job Qualifications

• Must have five or more years’ experience in construction safety.
• Must have: OSHA 30 and current first aid/CPR.
• Must have Solar Project safety experience.
• Prefer: OSHA 500, CHST, or other BCSP certification, or Degree in Safety.
• Must be able to conduct daily and weekly safety trainings.
• Ability to walk and be on feet most of the workday.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to carry up to 50-pounds of safety/construction related equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and criminal background check.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional planning, time-management, and follow-through.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to review, analyze and discuss safety/risk information or data.
• Ability to work effectively with a team and independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple project tasks and complex situations.

Typical Job Responsibilities

• Prevent accidents, injuries and claims by being visible in the field and “walking jobs” approximately 70% or more of your time.
• Develop and deliver Safety Training and New Hire Orientations as mandated by Federal, State, Local and Client Programs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Client or Project safety regulations, programs, and policies.
• Prevent and mitigate employee injuries and illnesses. 
• Lead/Assist in accident investigations and return to work programs.
• Perform job site safety audits on a daily or weekly basis per project demands.
• Must have the ability to anticipate, develop, implement, and measure hazard controls and programs.
• Inspire and coach employees to accomplish safety goals.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding injuries and claims.
• Take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach in claims and injury reduction.
• Act as the liaison for project drug and alcohol testing.
• Other duties may be assigned as Client needs dictate and increasing skill level is demonstrated.

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